Chehalis, WA vs Navy Yard City, WA

Chehalis is moderately more affordable than Navy Yard City, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Chehalis scores 97 compared to 107 for Navy Yard City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Navy Yard City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chehalis is $1,055/month compared to $1,504/month in Navy Yard City — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chehalis has cheaper rent, Navy Yard City actually has lower median home values ($293,200 vs $330,800).

Median household income in Chehalis is $68,021 compared to $67,546 in Navy Yard City (+0.7%). Chehalis offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Chehalis spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, less than the 26.7% in Navy Yard City.

Climate-wise, Navy Yard City is notably warmer with an average of 53.8°F compared to 50.5°F in Chehalis. Chehalis receives more rainfall at 50.6" per year compared to 36.5" in Navy Yard City.